<![CDATA[io9: star wars miniatures]]> http://tags.lifehacker.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/io9.com.png <![CDATA[io9: star wars miniatures]]> http://io9.com/tag/starwarsminiatures http://io9.com/tag/starwarsminiatures <![CDATA[Princess Leia, Bounty Hunter!]]> Tomorrow sees the release of the latest expansion for the Star Wars miniatures game, Imperial Entanglements. As you can see from this preview card posted on Robot Viking by io9 co-conspirator Ed Grabianowski, one of the delightful characters you can tangle with is Princess Leia. Check out the whole story at Robot Viking!

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<![CDATA[Star Wars Miniatures Game: Clone Wars Expansion]]> This Friday (Halloween!), the Clone Wars expansion for the Star Wars Miniatures Game will be released. All your favorite characters from the movie and TV series will be available, and they'll only be one inch tall. Want to pit the 501st against a horde of battle droids? Check out our preview gallery, with figures and full stats cards.





The Aqualish are not known for being fierce warriors (mostly they're known for getting their arms chopped off in cantinas). But this nasty character loves to kick opponents when they're down.

A huge force of very cheap droid soldiers who can fly could come in pretty handy on certain maps.

Even the miniatures game gets in a little hate for these infamous members of the Trade Federation. Cowardly? At least they have better aim than stormtroopers.

To be honest, I've never heard of the Techno Union before. Match this guy up with some droids and a few Kraftwerk albums and he'll be good to go.

Images by: Wizards of the Coast

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<![CDATA[Star Wars Miniatures Sneak Preview: Commander Gree]]> Clone Wars in the theaters, Clone Wars on your TV, and now Clone Wars on your tabletop. A new expansion for the Star Wars miniatures game is coming out on October 31, with 40 characters drawn from the animated movie and TV series. We've got top-secret details on the new minis, plus an exclusive sneak preview of Commander Gree, including his full stat card.

Commander Gree was originally a clone with the designation CC-1004. He participated in many engagements throughout the Clone Wars as part of the 41st Elite Legion. His experiences on diverse alien worlds led him to develop his special talent for cooperating with whatever race or species he and his soldiers found themselves with. At the Battle of Kashyyyk, the Supreme Chancellor ordered all Jedi killed. Following orders, Gree tried to kill Yoda, but... well, Yoda chopped his head off.

Costing only 20 points, Gree deals a hefty amount of damage, but his "going native" commander effect is his true strength. Throw together a wookie, a droid, a few clones and a Jedi, and they'll all work together as a finely trained team as long as they stick together. Gree gives you a lot more options when building your force.

We can confirm that Durge, Asajj Ventress, and Captain Rex will be represented in the set. In addition to random booster packs, Clone Wars miniatures will come in starters featuring the full rules and six pre-set figures. In November, the Clone Wars Battle Scenario will be released. This set will contain ten preset figures, including five that are exclusive to the Battle Scenario: Roron Corobb, Dwarf Spider Droid, IG-100 MagnaGuard, Clone Trooper on Speeder, and IG Lancer Droid. The figures and rules included will let you have a battle right out of the box.

Images by: Wizards of the Coast.

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<![CDATA[Knights of the Old Republic Expansion for the Star Wars Miniatures Game]]> Long ago...no longer, before Luke and friends took center stage, there was a tumultuous galaxy (far, far away) nearly torn apart by frequent, devastating wars. The Knights of the Old Republic expansion for the Star Wars Miniatures game, hitting shelves next week, will let you recreate conflicts from the pre-history of the Star Wars universe. We've got a sneak peek at five new minis with their stat cards. Why is Vader around? He's a major bad-ass, that's why.

Star Wars Miniatures is a tactical tabletop game that lets you build your own squad of fighters to pit against your opponent. You can mix and match eras or even factions, so feel free to have a Mandalorian Captain lead an army of Ewoks into battle against a Jedi Knight and ten storm troopers.

Vader. Did I mention that he's a bad-ass? He's here to rip up your Jedis. And he's probably going to chuck a light saber at your head.

Yeah, it's a Gungan. Every army needs cannon fodder.

Nothing ruins a party faster than a Mandalorian lobbing a grenade into the crowd. Except maybe a group of Mandalorians attacking everyone twice.

I don't see any Mandalorian Commandos here.

I would say that the name says it all, but these things aren't named "Big Ugly Lizard Creatures That Can Bite Your Arm Off."

Stay tuned for more Star Wars gaming news - next week we'll have an early look at the Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide for the Star Wars RPG. Images by: Wizards of the Coast.

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<![CDATA[Star Wars Miniatures Sneak Preview: Mandalore the Ultimate]]> He's a legendary figure in Star Wars mythology, a brutal military strategist who lead the Mandalorians to galactic infamy in the days of the Old Republic. With his Mandalorian Neo-Crusaders, Mandalore the Ultimate had a hand in shaping the galaxy we all came to know and love. Wizards of the Coast is releasing a pre-painted miniatures set and a campaign handbook for the Star Wars RPG focused on the exciting Old Republic era, and we've got an exclusive sneak preview of the Mandalore the Ultimate mini, as well as his stat card.

Taking up the mantle of Mandalore the Indomitable after his death at the Battle of Onderon, Mandalore the Ultimate shaped the ragtag Mandalorian warrior clans into a powerful mercenary force. Himself a Taung, the Predator-like alien race that made up the original Mandalorian clans, Mandalore the Ultimate recruited humans and other species to his banner. His decree of uniform armor for his warriors lead to the well-known "Mandalorian Battle Armor" worn by everyone's favorite jet-packed bounty hunter, Boba Fett.

Mandalore the Ultimate's inclusive recruiting strategies are reflected in his "everyone's a Mandalorian" ability. He deals out an impressive 30 damage with brutal speed, attacking up to three times in one turn. Mr. Ultimate is also an effective commander, giving all his troops a startling amount of battlefield mobility. Knights of the Old Republic booster packs will be released on August 8, while the KotoR campaign book for the Star Wars RPG will come out a few weeks later. The dual release is perfect for fans who have been longing to run a campaign n the Old Republic era. Images by: Wizards of the Coast.

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